Going PoMo
Consider these words and phrases then their scriptural meaning, if any, and let’s see which ones give the greatest number of differing definitions. This might lead to some profitable deconstruction.
Repent
Sanctify
Regenerate
Born again
Sanctify
Regenerate
Born again
offered by Kc | 12/16/2005 02:50:00 PM
10 Comments:
In simple, layman's terms:
Repent - Turn away; change your mind; decide to go a different direction.
Sanctify - Make holy; perfect (v.).
Regenerate - Make or become new; make again; make different.
Born Again - Become alive spiritually; go from spiritual death to spiritual life.
Bless you both!
Seeker, I'm all for layman's terms! (especially since that's the best I can do (grin))
Jayne, I thought a little pre-study couldn't hurt and you even get to grade yourself! ;-)
Remember I’m trying to define these words as they were intended in their original form in the NT. I plan to offer a post on each, and more, but for comparison:
Repent - A change of attitude (thought, desire and determination)
Sanctify - Worthy of reverance by virtue of being set apart for service by and for God
Regenerate - Renew
Born again – the conception of grace and belief, soul salvation
Kc,
Are thinking about coming over to the "dark" side?
You got my attention with the title Going POMO. Glad to see you have not completely finished writing on the subject.
Dee, thanks so much for posting. It looks like the most varied so far is sanctify so I'll probably start with that one. I'm looking forward to the discussion. ;-)
hehe Pech, gotcha! Now where are your definitons? ;-)
Hey KC, I look with anticipation on anything that you give regarding these doctrines.
BTW, were you ever able to read Bob Wilkin's article on repentance that I reffered you to on my blog?
I really appreciate your kind words on my blog.
As I said to Matthew (Dyspraxic Fundamentalist) I would really enjoy drinking tea with you in the kingdom (seeing that the possibility of us meeting in this life and drinking tea is probably less likely). Jesus said that He would be drinking wine in the Kingdom. Maybe we could share a quaf of that as well!
Your friend,
Antonio
Antonio, thanks so much.
I did read several articles from him on the topic and they were all very encouraging. Thanks for the reference. His conclusion was a bit broader than my understanding at present but I admit his study is as well. It seems we agree in the specific definition of the term but he is more certain of its use in the scripture. I basically agree with his conclusion, but I think I prefer to keep the term separate from its use in each instance.
As for refreshments on high, I’ll have what He’s having! I really look forward to sharing that with you guys! ;-)
Repent--to change your mind; to accept a new way of thinking about something.
Sanctify--to be set apart from sin unto holiness.
Regenerate--to be made new
Born again--to experience the second birth where the Holy Spirit comes to indwell you and place you into God's family; to be passed from death unto life.
Kristi, once again you can see we're cut from the same cloth. ;-)
Hey kc,
Repent - to change your mind about a sinful behavior; make a 180-degree turn from sin to God.
Sanctify - to set apart; to make holy.
Regenerate - to produce anew
Born again - the spiritual change that occurs at salvation wherein we become "new creatures" in Christ Jesus.
Chris, welcome! I really appreciate you joining in and I'm honestly over-anxious to start examining these one at a time. I'm counting on everyone for input.
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